Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Job description

The Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner will work alongside the integrated mental health care team and primary care team providing psychiatric medication management and support. Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. - Perform comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including history, mental status exam, and risk assessment - Diagnose mental health and substance use disorders in accordance with DSM-5 criteria - Initiate, prescribe, and manage psychotropic medications - Adjust treatment based on clinical response, side effects, and patient presentation - Monitor medication, adherence and effectiveness - Order and interpret laboratory tests as clinically indicated (e.g., metabolic monitoring, lithium levels) - Provide patient education on medication risks, benefits, and alternatives - Conduct follow-up visits focused on symptom management and medication response - Utilize standardized screening tools (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7) to guide treatment decisions - Document clinical outcomes and adjust care plans accordingly - Coordinate care with internal and external providers as ne...